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#1301

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

She is in until Dec. 3.  


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1302

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

I liked it better when it was "Chicago - A Musical Vaudeville" and had a colorful set and costume changes. After a while, black on black gets tiresome.


What means nothing for you, means everything for me (c)
#1303

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Star, when was it like that?


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

Updated On: 11/7/17 at 10:12 PM

#1304

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

@ Patti the original production was like how star descibed. Look on YouTube for clips.

Speaking of YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E1cB3HC_uMk

So many greats in the ensemble - Deidre Goodwin, Jennifer Frankel (rocking that ponytail), Lillie Kae Stevens, Rosa Curry, Michelle Robinson, Caitlin Carter plus the sexy Rocker
#1305

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Any word on the casting through December? I just bought tickets for Dec 12th for my first time, and I see all 3 leads will be done by then.. just wondering if we have any word or announcements who may be joining!

Thanks in advance!


*Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else* -Judy Garland
#1306

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Congratulations to "Chicago" on its 21st anniversary!!


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1307

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Lifeoftheparty2 said: "Any word on the casting through December? I just bought tickets for Dec 12th for my first time, and I see all 3 leads will be done by then.. just wondering if we have any word or announcements who may be joining!

Thanks in advance!
"  Soon, there will be a new Billy Flynn.  Telecharge is my main source for casting of Chicago principals.  

 


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1308

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Charlotte d'Amboise and Leigh Zimmerman together? That's too good to be true.

Will try to catch it on this coming Sunday, and if I can't, hopefully the new Billy Flynn will be a good one.

#1309

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Hey Kander, I'll be in the front row for both shows on Sunday. 


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1310

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Here are the latest cast updates from Telecharge.com.  For those of you who have missed AFW, she'll be Velma for three months.   Also, Tom Hewitt has extended until Nov. 27th.  I must say that he was impressive when I saw him.  He hold that particular note "the" for the longest time.  Before he began that note, I saw that he huffed two or three times.  I'm not sure if his particular "the" note (in "Both Reached For The Gun"Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread is longer than Jason Danieley's, but it is tremendous.   https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1311

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

The Chicago National Tour is revving up.  It will start fairly soon with dates in Canada.  I'll probably go to one of the Fort Worth dates (Feb. 16 --18).  I'm surprised the main Chicago website has not updated their tour information.   


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1312

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Hey Kander, I'll be in the front row for both shows on Sunday."

Sorry Patti! I just saw your reply. It was a shame to miss you. 

Leigh Zimmerman has such a Golden Age movie star quality. It was surreal to see how her features caught the limelight. Her Velma was more fierce than I had imagined, but it worked well comparing Ms d'Amboise's goofy, charming and sly characterization, especially in the number "My Own Best Friend". Ms Zimmerman is no doubt a good dancer, but I found her upper body less fluid, especially in the opening number and when she was next to Ms d'Amboise. Well, I'm afraid no one currently on Broadway is able to out-dance Charlotte! By the way, Ms Zimmerman did a clean, effortless split at the end of "I Can't Do It Alone". Overall Ms Zimmerman is a phenomenal Velma and please rush to see her if you plan to see the show.

#1313

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

She reminds me of Julie Newmar in a ways... a sort of statuesque beauty.  I'm not sure what her height is...maybe 5'10"?  She was a lovely person when I spoke to her.  It's always possible that we might not get another chance of seeing her as Velma (considering that there was a 6 year gap since she last played Velma).  


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1314

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

it is just amazing that these 50 somethings are still dancing so well...It is about discipline and life style. Brava!!!!! For their dedication.

#1315

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

The first stop of the newest Cellblock Tour is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from Nov. 24-25.  From a Thanksgiving Day photo, I can see that Dylis Croman is Roxie, with Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly.  


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1316

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

The CellBlock Tour dates have finally been posted on the Chicago the Musical Website:   http://chicagothemusical.com/ustour.php


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1317

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

I saw Chicago on Wednesday night. What an amazing show. I loved every second of it. Charlotte D'Amboise is one of the great performers of our time and Leigh Zimmerman is an all out power house. What a rockin orchestra, you could tell everyone on that stage was enjoying what they were doing; bliss. This show is funny, shocking, entertaining, and full of razzle dazzle. It is truly one of a kind and I now know why it has been running for 21 years. You cant get the songs out of your head! My oh my was it phenomenal. Tom Hewitt, Brian O'Brien, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raymond Bokhour, and R. Lowe are all sensational. If you have not seen it, go. I f you have, go again.

#1318

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Charlotte d'Amboise has extended her stay as Roxie Hart  to January 28, 2018.  She's an absolute treat to watch!  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1319

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

If only I had the time this week to see the show. It's been awhile and you know I won't see it with AFW who comes back again starting next week.


A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#1320

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

.....for three whole months.  


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1321

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

My favorite Roxie has to be DeLee Lively. Remember the first time I saw her it was at the Tony Award; she was preseningt one of the awards and I said to myself "Wow". Been following her ever since.


Am currently attempting to enter the world of theatrical blogging and photography. After much deliberation and the admiration of the ladies of the theatre, I wish to perhaps capture this beautiful creations and preserve them for posterity!
#1322

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Sorry for the mistake in my post. I meant to have said Bryn Dowling not DeLee Lively.


Am currently attempting to enter the world of theatrical blogging and photography. After much deliberation and the admiration of the ladies of the theatre, I wish to perhaps capture this beautiful creations and preserve them for posterity!
#1323

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-CHICAGO-Celebrates-Its-21st-Anniversary-on-Broadway-20171207    There are lots of cool pictures, but with the exception of Barrett  Martin and a chance glimpse of the male dance captain David Bushman, the male cast members are not included.  The photographer could have take one group picture of the male ensemble.  


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1324

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Just because it wasn't published, doesn't mean it wasn't taken. 


If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

Updated On: 12/7/17 at 06:54 AM

#1325

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Still, the fact remains that with regards to Chicago publicity / photos, the male cast members seem to get short shrift..on many occasions.  The published photos are the ones that the public sees.  


"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

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